Longtime WRAL anchor Charlie Gaddy dies at 93

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — Charlie Gaddy, one of North Carolina’s most recognizable broadcasters and a longtime anchor on WRAL-TV, has died at age 93.

Before beginning his television career, Gaddy worked for a time at WPTF, the flagship station of the North Carolina News Network. In a 2024 interview marking WPTF’s 100th anniversary, he recalled the early days of local radio programming, including a show called Ask Your Neighbor.

“It was just something that somebody came up with as an idea, and they tried it to see how it would work,” Gaddy said. “And it worked beautifully. It was a very popular program and lasted a long time. But that’s how it started.”

Gaddy was born in Biscoe, North Carolina, attended Guilford College, and served in the U.S. Army. He became a household name across central North Carolina during his years anchoring WRAL’s evening newscasts, known for his calm demeanor and trusted presence.

Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by Newcomb and Company, 5/21 & 5/22

This weekend’s Classic American Top 40 shows are presented by Newcomb and Company: Where your comfort is our business.

Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1983. You want quirky songs? We’ve got ’em right here! Some of this week’s chart-toppers are “She Blinded Me with Science” by Thomas Dolby, “Der Kommissar” by After the Fire, and “Mr. Roboto” by Styx. It’s the first time we are hearing “Little Red Corvette,” “Flashdance,” and “Rio.” Of course, this is the Golden Age of MTV, so all these tunes have neat videos! Plus, Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” and David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” are primed to take the Top Spot. Who will prevail? Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 on KIX this Saturday: from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem hosts an American Top 40 show that originally aired during this week in 1972. R&B rules the Top 10 with The Chi-Lites, Staple Singers, Roberta Flack, and Al Green. Cat Stevens turns an old hymn, “Morning Has Broken,” into a hit song. And Sammy Davis has a rare appearance on the charts with “Candy Man.” There’s good rockin’ with The Stones’ “Tumbling Dice” and Commander Cody’s “Hot Rod Lincoln!” Enjoy The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon, only on KIX.

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by Finding Patience at HSCC, 5/14 & 5/19

This weekend’s Classic American Top 40 shows are presented by Holly Springs Cultural Center’s performances of Finding Patience, beginning June 9th.

Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1984. Footloose is a hit on the silver screen and three songs from its soundtrack are in the survey: the theme song by Kenny Loggins, “Let’s Hear It for The Boy” by Deniece Williams, and “Dancing in the Sheets” by Shalamar. Also, enjoy more movie music from Phil Collins with “Against All Odds.” Plus, Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson are swoonin’ and croonin’ with “To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before.” All are contenders for the #1 Spot, but can they unseat Lionel Richie’s “Hello,” which was in the Top Spot the previous week? Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 on KIX on Saturday: from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. and from 8 p.m. – midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem hosts an American Top 40 show that originally aired this week in 1979. The women are rockin’ the Top 10: Blondie, Donna Summer, and Suzi Quatro. Enjoy a rare appearance by a non-movie or TV show instrumental, “Music Box Dancer” by Frank Mills. The new version of The Doobie Brothers featuring Michael McDonald have their first hit with “What A Fool Believes.” Peaches and Herb had the #1 song the previous week with “Reunited” …and it feels so good. Plus, they’re hoping for a repeat! Listen to The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon, only on KIX.

Holly Springs Cultural Center presents Finding Patience. Patience the 175-year-old ghost of a slave, uncovers the roots of Holly Spring, sharing its sorrows and heralding its hopes, revealing what every person wants most in this life – to be remembered. Performances June 9th through the 26th. Tickets are available now here or call the Holly Springs or call the Holly Springs Cultural Center Box Office.

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by Pool Scouts, 5/7 & 5/8

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Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1980! American Gigolo, starring Richard Gere, is in the theaters, and its theme song by Blondie, “Call Me,” is riding high on the charts. Pink Floyd has their only Top 5 hit with “Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2.” Newcomer Christopher Cross has his first big song, “Ride Like the Wind.” And a couple of duets round out the Top 10: Kenny Rogers and Kim Carnes’ “Don’t Fall in Love with a Dreamer,” and Billy Preston with Syreeta for “With You, I’m Born Again.” Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 on KIX on Saturday: from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m., and from 8 p.m. – midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem hosts an American Top 40 Show that originally aired this week in 1974. The 70s AT 40s are always so much fun, with a mixed bag of music! This week, three instrumentals grace the Top 10: “The Entertainer” by Marvin Hamlisch, “TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)” by MFSB, and Mike Oldfield’s “Tubular Bells.” Solo Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are in the Second 10. Ray Stevens’ wacky “The Streak” makes a play for the top spot, but can it upend Grand Funk and “The Locomotion,” the previous week’s Number One? Enjoy The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9 a.m. – noon, only on KIX.

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by Horizon Services, 4/30 & 5/1

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Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1988! The Top 10 is like a “Whatever Happened To…” VH-1 special as Terence Trent D’Arby, Taylor Dayne, and Pebbles all have their big shot at stardom. We’ll also hear from some regulars to The Countdown: Whitney Houston, INXS, and Gloria Estefan. The Pet Shop Boys remake Willie Nelson’s “Always on My Mind” and mall teen queen Tiffany redoes The Beatles’ “I Saw (Him) Standing There.” Plus, the act Johnny Hates Jazz with “Shattered Dreams” wins for Best Band Name of The Week. Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 on KIX on Saturday: from 6am – 10am and from 8pm – midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem hosts an American Top 40 show that originally aired during this week in 1976! It’s the first time Queen’s mega-hit “Bohemian Rhapsody” is in the Top 10. Dance music is well represented with “Boogie Fever,” “Disco Lady,” and “Get Up and Boogie.” Meanwhile, Welcome Back Kotter is on TV and John Sebastian’s theme song is near the top, but it must contend with Maxine Nightingale’s “Right Back Where We Started From” and The Bellamy Brothers’ “Let Your Love Flow” for the #1 slot! Enjoy The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9am – noon, only on KIX.

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by North Raleigh Periodontics, 4/23 & 4/24

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Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1982! “Chariots of Fire” was popular in the theaters and on the music charts. Newbies Huey Lewis and The News have their first hit, “Do You Believe in Love.” One-hit-wonder Tommy Tutone was on the charts with the phone number that everybody was calling: “867-5309.” Yacht Rockers Bertie Higgins with “Key Largo” and Paul Davis with “65 Love Affair” are making strides in the Top 10, but the women rule the charts with Joan Jett and The Go Gos vying for #1! Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 this Saturday on KIX: from 6am-10am and from 8pm-midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem hosts an American Top 40 show that originally aired this week in 1973! Space exploration is top of mind with the theme from “2001” as well as David Bowie’s “Space Oddity.” A brand-new band called Steely Dan premieres with “Reeling in The Years.” Vicki Lawrence tells the lurid story of “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia.” And Tony Orlando and Dawn are looking to have their first #1 with a song your parents danced to: “Tie A Yellow Ribbon!” Tune in for The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9am-noon, only on KIX.

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by Rural Plumbing & Heating, 4/16 & 4/17

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Saturday on AT40 hear the big songs from this week in 1986! Robert Palmer and his Video-Ready Vixens are in the Top Ten with “Addicted to Love.” There are two songs named “I Can’t Wait” in The Countdown–one by Stevie Nicks and the other by Nu Shooz. The Rolling Stones remake a Motown classic, “Harlem Shuffle.” Just for fun, it’s Falco doing “Rock Me Amadeus.” And Prince and The Bangles battle for the top spot, with both songs written by the Purple One! Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 on KIX this Saturday: from 6am-10am and from 8pm-midnight.

Easter Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem hosts an American Top 40 show that originally aired this week in 1974. The 70s AT40 countdowns never fail to entertain. Hear “The Lord’s Prayer” by Sister Janet Mead as well as “Tubular Bells,” the movie theme from “The Exorcist.” Also enjoy country staple Charlie Rich alongside soul favorite Gladys Knight and The Pips, newcomer Billy Joel with his first hit “Piano Man,” and chart-topping piano man Elton John’s “Bennie and The Jets!” Listen to The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9am-noon, only on KIX.

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by The Butcher’s Market, 4/9 & 4/10

This weekend’s American Top 40 shows are presented by The Butcher’s Market. The Butcher’s Market is known for their great meats but they also have the BEST Salmon in town! Fresh Atlantic Salmon, sustainably raised in the Faroe Islands of the Northern Atlantic. Simple and delicious idea is to just bake it with our House Seasoning or Maple Bourbon Grilling Sauce! Order online and your order will be waiting when you arrive!

Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1983! Michael Jackson ’s “Thriller” album rules MTV and radio, and posts two songs in the Top 10. A whole lot of AquaNet and mascara went into video hits from Duran Duran, Culture Club, and Dexy’s Midnight Runners. Frida of Abba has a song in the survey, “I Know There’s Something Going On,” featuring Phil Collins. And, if you like your music quirky, you’ll love the inclusion of “She Blinded Me with Science” by Thomas Dolby and “Der Kommisar” by After the Fire. Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 on KIX this Saturday: from 6am – 10am and from 8pm – midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back a show that originally aired this week in 1975. NC’s own Sammy Johns enters the Top 10 with “Chevy Van.” LaBelle’s first hit, “Lady Marmalade,” had everybody learning a little racy French. Minnie Riperton’s “Lovin You” is a big mover and will challenge Elton John’s “Philadelphia Freedom” for the #1 spot. Also, early in The Countdown, hear Sugarloaf’s song about the music and radio business, “Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call You.” Listen to The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9am – noon, only on KIX.

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented By SMOKEY at Koka Booth Amphitheatre

This weekend’s American Top 40 shows are presented by SMOKEY: Music and Memories at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary. Don’t miss a night with one of the greats! Legendary singer-songwriter William “Smokey” Robinson is coming to Koka Booth on August 19th! Purchase tickets now here.

Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1984! It’s all about music from movies and videos. The themes from “Footloose” and “Against All Odds” are Top Five hits. MTV mainstays Hall & Oates, Cyndi Lauper, Huey Lewis, Culture Club, and Van Halen dominate. First -timer and one-hit-wonder, Nena, is in with “99 Luftballons.” And… just for fun, Weird Al scores with “Eat It!” Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 this Saturday on KIX: from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. and from 8 p.m. – midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back a show that originally aired this week in 1977. The Eagles are fast movers with their new single “Hotel California.” It’s a mixed bag in the Top 20 as Glen Campbell plays alongside Abba, Paul McCartney and Wings, and Atlanta Rhythm Section. While Hall & Oates ruled the roost during the previous week with “Rich Girl,” can they do it again? Enjoy The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9 am – noon, only on KIX.

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by Sunrise Dental, 3/26 & 3/27

This weekend’s American Top 40 Shows are brought to you by Sunrise Dental.

Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1985! Madonna is on fire with two entries in the top twenty: “Material Girl” and “Crazy for You.” ”We are the World” continues its presence after four weeks on the charts. Young Julian Lennon has a fast mover with “Too Late for Goodbyes.” And it’s a tight race for #1 this week between REO Speedwagon’s “I Can’t Fight This Feeling” and Phil Collins’ “One More Night.” Who will prevail? Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 on KIX this Saturday: from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. and from 8 p.m. – midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back a show that originally aired this week in 1979. Dance music is king with rhythmic hits from Gloria Gaynor, Rod Stewart, and Amii Stewart. It’s the first time we heard “Sultans of Swing” by Dire Straits and the Michael McDonald version of The Doobie Brothers’ “What A Fool Believes.” It would be a “Tragedy” without The Bee Gees chart-topping a late 70s AT40, and this week is no exception! Listen early in The Countdown and hear the just-for-fun “Rubber Biscuit” by The Blues Brothers. Enjoy The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9 a.m. – noon, only on KIX!

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 3/19 & 3/20

This weekend’s Classic American Top 40 shows on KIX are brought to you by Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1987! Bruce Hornsby has two songs that he wrote in the Top 10: “Mandolin Rain,” with his band The Range, and “Jacob’s Ladder,” which is performed by Huey Lewis and The News. Bruce Willis was on TV in “Moonlighting” and on the radio with “Respect Yourself.” Get your “big hair” rock on with Bon Jovi’s “Living on a Prayer” and Europe’s “The Final Countdown,” which are back-to-back in The Countdown. Also, first-timers Club Nouveau have a monster hit with their remake of 70s classic “Lean on Me,” which may headed to the top spot! Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 on KIX this Saturday: from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. and from 8 p.m. – midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back a show that originally aired this week in 1972. Neil Young’s “Heart of Gold” is heading toward the top and Neil Young sound-alike, America, is right behind him with “Horse with No Name.” Donny Osmond has back-to-back hits in the Top 10: his solo “Puppy Love” and “Down by the Lazy River” with The Osmonds. Get funky with “Jungle Fever” by The Chakachas and “I Gotcha” by Joe Tex. Also enjoy a modern-day classic as newcomer Don McLean debuts his epic “American Pie.” Enjoy The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9 a.m. – noon, only on KIX.

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented By NC Seafood, 3/12 & 3/13

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Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1980! Pink Floyd is in the survey with their only Top Five hit, “Another Brick in the Wall.” First-timer Christopher Cross is riding high with “Ride Like the Wind.” Donna Summer is on the radio with “On the Radio.” ”American Gigolo” is in theaters and its theme, “Call Me” by Blondie, is on the charts. Queen’s “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” has held the top spot for the past three weeks and is primed to make it four! Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 on KIX this Saturday: from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. and from 8 p.m. – midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back a show that originally aired this week in 1976. “S.W.A.T” is a popular TV show and the theme song by Rhythm Heritage is in the Top 10. The CB radio craze brings Cledus Maggard’s “White Knight” to the countdown. The Eagles are establishing themselves as a serious musical force with “Take It to The Limit.” And, just for fun, it’s Larry Groce with “Junk Food Junkie.” Enjoy the Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9 a.m. – noon, only on KIX.

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by ARS Rescue Rooter, 3/5 & 3/6

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Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1988. It’s a case of when-movie-stars-sing as “Dirty Dancing” star Patrick Swayze refuses to “put Baby in a corner” in his hit single” She’s Like the Wind,” which is at #2. David Lee Roth finds success away from Van Halen with his solo hit “Just Like Paradise,” which is in the Top 10. Sports arena classics “Pump Up the Volume” by M.A.R.R.S. and “Push It” by Salt-N-Pepa are first heard. And George Michael and Rick Astley have big hair and big hits with “Father Figure” and “Never Gonna Give You Up” — which are battling for the #1 position. Who will prevail? You’ll find out during two chances to listen to AT40 this Saturday on KIX: from 6am -10am and during an encore presentation from 8pm – midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back a show that originally aired during this week in 1974. Oh, what a fun mixed bag of music! It’s the first time we hear Barbra Streisand’s signature “The Way We Were.” We’ll also get to “Boogie Down” with Eddie Kendricks and do the “Jungle Boogie” with Kool and The Gang. Couple-of-the-week James Taylor and Carly Simon team for “Mockingbird.” Just for kicks, it’s “Spiders and Snakes” by Jim Stafford. And, just for cheese, enjoy “Seasons in the Sun” by Terry Jacks — which was the previous week’s #1 song. Enjoy the Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9am – noon, only on KIX.

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by Fairway Green, 2/26 & 2/27

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Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1981. They have a real country flavor with Eddie Rabbitt, Dolly Parton, and Delbert McClinton in the Top 10. A perennial holiday favorite by Dan Fogelberg, “Same Auld Lang Syne,” makes its first chart appearance. Blondie scores with two songs in the Top 20: “The Tide is High” and “Rapture.” And… John Lennon does the same with “Woman” and “Just Like Starting Over.” Early in the Countdown, rockers will enjoy the inclusion of AC/DC’s “Back in Black” and The Outlaws’ “Ghost Riders in the Sky.” Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 this Saturday on KIX: from 6am – 10am and an encore presentation from 8pm to midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back a show that originally aired this week in 1977. Barbra Streisand is on the big screen in “A Star is Born” and has a hit with the movie’s theme song. TV’s David Soul from “Starsky and Hutch” sings “Don’t Give Up On Us” and it’s really good! This is also the first time we hear modern-day classics like “Dancing Queen,” “Fly Like An Eagle,” “Night Moves,” and “New Kid in Town” — which is a fast mover for The Eagles and on its way to #1! Enjoy the Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9am – noon… only on KIX 102.9FM!

AT40 with Casey Kasem: Presented by Red Roof Inn, 2/19 & 2/20

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Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1986. “Rocky IV” is a knockout in theaters and on the charts, with two songs in the survey: “Burning Heart” by Survivor and “Living in America” by James Brown. Also included in the Countdown is more movie music from Billy Ocean, “When The Going Gets Tough,” from “Jewel of the Nile” and Paul McCartney’s theme from “Spies Like Us.” Dionne Warwick and friends’ ”That’s What Friends Are For” is vying for the top spot with Whitney Houston’s “How Will I Know.” Tune in to see who will prevail. Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 this Saturday on KIX: from 6am – 10am and from 8pm – midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back a show that originally aired during this week in 1978. It’s total domination by the Bee Gees: three songs from “Saturday Night Fever” are in the Top 20, brother Andy Gibb is in the top five, and the Brothers Gibb sing on Samantha Sang’s smash hit “Emotion!” It’s the first time we hear Queen’s epic “We Will Rock You/ We Are The Champions” as well as Player’s “Baby Come Back.” Plus, there’s even music to summon the aliens with two versions of the theme from “Close Encounters of the Third Kind!” Enjoy the Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications, every Sunday from 9am – noon, only on KIX.

AT 40 with Casey Kasem: Presented by North Raleigh Periodontics, 2/12 & 2/13

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Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1982. It’s the usual 80s suspects in the Top 10: Hall & Oates, Journey, and Olivia Newton-John — with what would become the top song of the decade. For Valentine’s weekend, the Countdown is chock full of love songs by Air Supply, George Benson, and Foreigner. Just for fun, we’ll hear Buckner and Garcia with “Pac Man Fever.” And The J.Geils Band begins a l-o-n-g stay at #1 with “Centerfold.” Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 on KIX this Saturday: from 6am – 10am or during an encore presentation from 8pm – midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back a show that originally aired on Valentine’s Day 1976. Paul Simon’s “love” song “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover” was #1 the previous week and hopes to repeat. Just in time for the Valentine’s weekend, the hits are hot and bothered this week — from Donna Summer’s “Love to Love You, Baby” and “You Sexy Thing” by Hot Chocolate to “Love Machine” by The Miracles. Elsewhere in the Countdown, it’s a mixed bag of tunes: the theme from TV hit “S.W.A.T” to The Who with “Squeeze Box” and CW McCall with “Convoy.” Enjoy the Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications… every Sunday from 9am – noon, only on KIX.

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by ARS Rescue Rooter, 2/5 & 2/6

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Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1983. Patti Austin and James Ingram have a big hit with “Baby Come to Me,” after it was featured in daytime drama’s “General Hospital.” For the first time, we were hearing The Stray Cats’ “Stray Cat Strut” and Adam Ant’s “Goody Two Shoes.” Duets from Crystal Gayle and Eddie Rabbitt as well as Michael Jackson with Paul McCartney are in the Top 10. And the AT40 Travelogue takes you to the chart-topping land “Down Under” and “Africa!” Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 on KIX; on Saturday from 6am – 10am, as well as an encore presentation from 8pm – midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back the favorite tunes from this week in 1979. It’s all about the dance music with Rod Stewart, Gloria Gaynor, and Earth, Wind & Fire in the Top 10. Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton add some country flavor to the Countdown. The Village People are fast movers with “YMCA,” but Chic has had a hold on the #1 spot for the past five weeks with “Le Freak!” Enjoy the Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9am – noon, only on KIX.

KIX AT 40: 1/29 & 1/30

Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1987. The ladies rule the Top 10: Madonna’s “Open Your Heart,” Janet Jackson with “Control,” and Cyndi Lauper’s “Change of Heart.” Rock out Southern-style from The Georgia Satellites with “Keep Your Hands To Yourself.” Early in the countdown, hear Bruce Willis’s only Top 40 hit, “Respect Yourself.” And, if you’re going to have a one-hit wonder, might as well take it to the top — that’s the case of Billy Vera’s “At This Moment!” Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 on KIX this Saturday: from 6am – 10am, with an encore presentation from 8pm – midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back the favorite tunes from this week in 1971. What a fun mixed bag: Country sensation Lynn Anderson with “Rose Garden” plays back to back with Soul’s King Floyd “Groove Me”. The Osmond’s share the Top 10 with new artist Elton John, as do George Harrison and Barbra Streisand. Can these superstars upend Tony Orlando and Dawn’s “Knock Three Times,” which was last week’s Number One? Enjoy The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and The Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9am – noon, only on KIX!

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: 1/22 & 1/23

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Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1985. Soap star Jack Wagner was heating up TV and radio with his smash “All I Need.” A couple of Eagles have solo hits: Don Henley with “The Boys of Summer” and Glenn Frey with “The Heat is On.” Robert Plant’s and The Honeydrippers’ only two hits are both in this countdown with “Sea of Love” and “Rockin’ at Midnight.” That’s all good and well, but can anybody top the Queen of Controversy, Madonna, who has been at #1 for a whopping five weeks with “Like A Virgin”? Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 on Saturday on KIX: from 6am – 10am and with an encore presentation from 8pm to midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back the favorite tunes from this week in 1978! It’s a mixed bag where Dolly Parton, Queen, The Bee Gees and Styx all live harmoniously in the Top 10 and where we first hear modern standards like “Baby Come Back,” “You’re in My Heart,” and “How Deep is Your Love.” And if you listen to the countdown at the beginning, you’ll hear two versions of the theme from “Close Encounters of The Third Kind” — one by John Williams and the other by Meco. Enjoy The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9am – noon, only on KIX.

KIX Cares: Keep the Shelves Stocked

KIX Cares and The Carolina Junior Hurricanes have huddled up to help Keep the Shelves Stocked for The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina!

Although the season of giving is over, hunger is happening year-round. There’s an even greater need as more folks continue to navigate through the challenges of the pandemic.

There are a few ways to help, including:

Volunteering
Donating to the virtual food drive
Donate at the Food Drive-Thru!

Food Drive-Thru on Feb 12th from 10 AM – 12 PM:

We are teaming up with the Carolina Junior Hurricanes for KIX Cares this month… helping out the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina!

Where: Wake Competition Center
When: Saturday, February 12, from 10am to Noon
What: A Drive-Thru style food drive

How can you help?

The Food Bank is taking anything that they can get, but here are a few items they will need:

Boxed Pasta
Canned Fruits/Vegetables
Rice
Hygiene Products (Soaps, toothpaste, toilet paper, paper towels, etc)
Baby Essentials (Diapers, Wipes, etc).

About Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina:

The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina (the Food Bank) is a nonprofit organization that has provided food for our friends and neighbors facing hunger in 34 counties in central and eastern North Carolina for 40 years. The Food Bank is an affiliate member of Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity. Simply put, the Food Bank works every day to provide food to people in need while building solutions to end hunger in our communities.

About the Carolina Junior Hurricanes Hockey Association:

The Carolina Junior Hurricanes Hockey Association (CJHHA) is a not-for-profit organization founded in May of 1987. CJHHA has served the Raleigh and Triangle area for 25 years. CJHHA is the largest USA Hockey travel-based association in the Carolinas with nearly 550 members ranging in age from 8 to 18. The Junior Hurricanes work collaboratively with area House/Recreational programs to develop youth hockey player’s skills and provide additional competitive playing opportunities.

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by Newcomb and Company, 1/15 & 1/16

Classic American Top 40 on KIX is brought to you by Newcomb and Company, “Where your comfort is our business.”

Saturday on AT 40, hear the big songs from this week in 1984. Progressive rock band, Yes, has their only Top Five hit with “Owner of A Lonely Heart.” Regular residents of the Top 10, Hall & Oates, are in with “Say It Isn’t So.” Lionel Richie has back-to-back chart favorites. They are all worthy contenders for the top spot, but Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson have a monster hit with “Say, Say, Say,” which has been at #1 for the past five weeks! Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 on KIX on Saturday: from 6am – 10am, with an encore presentation from 8pm to midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back the favorite tunes from this week in 1977! R&B rules the roost with Top 10 entries by Stevie Wonder, Rose Royce, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr., and Brick. Listen early in the countdown for an appearance by Lynyrd Skynyrd and their signature “Free Bird” and listen later on for Leo Sayer making a case at #1 with “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing!” Enjoy The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9am – Noon, only on KIX!

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by ARS Rescue Rooter, 1/8 & 1/9

This weekend KIX wraps up our American Top 40 Holiday Specials. Saturday Casey Kasem is your host for the Top 100 Songs of 1981 part 2, and Sunday morning it’s the Top 100 of 1979 part 2. Brought to you by ARS Rescue Rooter: Making it work, making it right! For all your Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing needs. Go to www.arsraleighdurham.com/specials.aspx and see online specials.

AT 40 with Casey Kasem: Presented by North Carolina Symphony, 1/1 & 1/2

It’s the Original American Top 40 with Casey Kasem featuring the Top 100 Hits of 1981 and 1979 part 1! Presented by North Carolina Symphony: Join us for North Carolina Symphony’s “Best of Broadway” January 21st and 22nd at Raleigh’s Meymandi Hall. Enjoy an exciting evening with music from The Phantom of the Opera, Little Shop of Horrors, Chicago, and more! For tickets visit NCSymphony.org or click here.

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by ARS Rescue Rooter, 12/18 and 12/19

It’s the Original American Top 40 with Casey Kasem featuring hits from this week in 1980 and 1973! Presented by ARS Rescue Rooter. For all your Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing needs. Go to www.arsraleighdurham.com/specials.aspx and see online specials.

Saturday on AT 40, hear the big songs this week in 1980! With only days until Christmas now, good girls and boys are dreaming about these under the tree: the latest albums by Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Blondie, Pat Benatar, and The Police. The loss of John Lennon is only a couple of weeks old, and John’s “Just Like Starting Over” continues to rise. Kenny Rogers’ “Lady” has spent an astounding five weeks at #1! Can he go another round? Classic 80s AT 40 on KIX, Saturday 6-10am, with an encore presentation from 8 to midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back the favorite tunes this week in 1973! Santa’s list was full of 8-track tapes, albums, and 45s by these artists: The Carpenters are on “Top of The World” and near the top of the heap, Elton John’s “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” album was just out in October and in the top five, and the top ten is rounded out nicely with The Staple Singers, Chicago, and Jim Croce, but they’re up against a worthy contender: Charlie Rich’s “The Most Beautiful Girl”! The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications, every Sunday from 9-noon, only on KIX!

AT 40 with Casey Kasem: 12/11 & 12/12

It’s the Original American Top 40 with Casey Kasem featuring hits this week in 1981 and 1976! Presented by Got To Be NC Seafood: This holiday serve the freshest and best seafood raised and harvested right here in North Carolina. Get inspired by the flavors, colors, seasons and sounds of North Carolina with recipes and ideas for exploring our state’s agricultural offerings. Discover how to experience North Carolina agriculture and recipes from both our members and Local Dish host and Got To Be NC partner Lisa Prince: gottobenc.com/inspiration/

Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs this week in 1981! New albums by The Police, Foreigner, and The Go Go’s were on the Christmas wish list of good girls and boys. Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham have solo hits in the Top Ten. Hall & Oates were red hot with two songs in the top twenty and Olivia Newton-John’s “Physical” has been parked at #1 for 3 weeks…will it be four? Classic 80s AT 40 on KIX, Saturday 6-10am, with an encore presentation 8pm to midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back the favorite tunes this week in 1976! “Nadia’s Theme” from “The Young and The Restless” is a big hit. It’s the first time we heard Boston’s “More Than a Feeling”, “Beth” by Kiss, and the silly “Muskrat Love” by The Captain and Tennille. Rod Stewart has held the top spot for the last four weeks with “Tonight’s The Night”, but The Spinners’ “Rubberband Man” and Bee Gees’ “Love So Right” are worthy challengers! The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications, every Sunday 9-noon, only on KIX!

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: 12/4 & 12/5

It’s the Original American Top 40 with Casey Kasem featuring hits this week in 1984 and 1977! Presented by Rolesville Furniture: Having a going out of business forever sale, with total liquidation at sacrifice prices! All in stock and ready to bring home now.

Saturday on AT 40, hear the big songs this week in 1984! CDs by these artists were likely to end up under the tree: newcomers Wham, veterans Hall & Oates, and video darlings Cyndi Lauper and Duran Duran, they all have songs in the Top Ten! MTV favorites Prince, Madonna, and Huey Lewis round out the second ten and first-timer Billy Ocean has two entries in the countdown this week. Classic 80s AT 40 on KIX, Saturday 6-10am, with an encore presentation 8pm to midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back the favorite tunes this week in 1977! Modern Day Classics were heard for the first time: “We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions”, “You Make Lovin Fun”, and “How Deep is Your Love”. Linda Ronstadt is red-hot with two Top Ten hits! Paul Nicholas has his One Hit Wonder with “Heaven On The 7th Floor” and the eternally sappy “You Light Up My Life” just won’t go away, having spent 8 weeks at #1! The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9 to noon, only on KIX.

AT40 With Casey Kasem: ARS Rescue Rooter 11/20 & 11/21

It’s the Original American Top 40 with Casey Kasem featuring hits from this week in 1978 and 1983! Presented by ARS Rescue Rooter. For all your Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing needs. Go to www.ars.com/raleigh and see online specials. Or call 919-865-7777.

Saturday on AT40 hear the big songs this week in 1983! The top five includes famous duets: Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers with “Islands in The Stream” and Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson with “Say Say Say”. Michael is also just outside the top ten with “PYT”. Prepare to have your world rocked from Quiet Riot “Cum on Feel The Noize” followed by the ultra-melancholy “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler. We’re mixing it up for you on this classic AT40 show on KIX, Saturday 6-10am, with an encore presentation 8 to midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back the favorite tunes this week in 1978! Barbra Streisand teams with Neil Diamond for “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers”. Kenny Loggins gets a vocal assist from Stevie Nicks on “Whenever I Call You Friend”. Ballads from Ambrosia, Anne Murray, and Gino Vanelli dominate the top ten, but Foreigner is ready to rock with “Double Vision”. Donna Summer’s “MacArthur Park” held the #1 spot last week and is hoping for a repeat! The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications, every Sunday 9-noon, only on KIX!

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: 11/13 & 11/14

It’s the Original American Top 40 with Casey Kasem, featuring hits from this week in 1970 and 1982!

Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs this week in 1982! Rockers Rush make their only AT40 appearance with “New World Man”. It’s the first of many entries for newcomers Men at Work with “Who Can It Be Now”, Lionel Ritchie with “Truly” and Michael McDonald with “I Keep Forgettin” are finding great solo success outside The Commodores and The Doobie Brothers. An Officer and A Gentleman is top at the box office and it’s theme “Up Where We Belong” is making a strong case for #1! Hear the complete 80s classic American Top 40 shows on KIX, Saturday 6-10am, with an encore presentation 8 to midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back the favorite tunes this week in 1970! These acts were brand spankin’ new: The Partridge Family with “I Think I Love You”, James Taylor’s “Fire and Rain”, and The Carpenters’ “We’ve Only Just Begun”. The Top Ten is shared by rockers Sugarloaf with “Green Eyed Lady”, along with One Hit Wonders R. Dean Taylor with “Indiana Wants Me” and Brian Hyland with “Gypsy Woman”, but the Jackson Five is looking mighty-mighty at #1 for the past four weeks with “I’ll Be There”! The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications, every Sunday 9-noon, only on KIX!

Presented by NC Theatre’s Lady Day about the life and music of Billie Holiday. Showing through this Sunday, in downtown Raleigh. Learn more at NCTheatre.com

AT40 With Casey Kasem: 11/6 – 11/7

It’s the Original American Top 40 with Casey Kasem, featuring hits from this week in 1977 and 1980! Presented by Newcomb and Company! Turn to the experts at Newcomb and Company. Your comfort is our business www.newcombandcompany.com

Saturday on AT40 hear the big songs this week in 1980! The Divas rule the Top Ten with Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, and Donna Summer all registering hits. Rounding out the Top Ten are soft rockers by Kenny Rogers and The Pointer Sisters. It’s up to songs by Queen, Pat Benatar, and Stevie Wonder to rock things up a bit. And get ready to pogo with your flower-pot-hats on! Devo is in the countdown with “Whip It”! Hear the complete 80s classic AT40 shows on KIX, Saturday 6-10AM, with an encore presentation 8PM to midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back the favorite tunes this week in 1977! Dance music is King, with hits by Heatwave, The Commodores, and the disco “Star Wars” medley in the Top Ten. You’ll hear Country/Pop crossover artists Crystal Gayle with “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” and Rita Coolidge with “We’re All Alone”. A tribute to Elvis Presley “The King Is Gone” by Ronnie McDowell. Prepare for a Sugar Coma – the sweet and sappy “You Light Up My Life” by Debby Boone has been at #1 for the past three weeks! The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications, every Sunday 9AM-noon, only on KIX.

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: 10/30 & 10/31

It’s the Original American Top 40 with Casey Kasem featuring hits from 1976 and 1985!

This Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs this week in 1985! Miami Vice was huge on TV… it was like watching an hour-long music video, and you’ll hear its theme song plus “You Belong To The City” by Glenn Frey, as heard on the show…the 8 minute ad for MTV “Money For Nothing” is included. PLUS two songs from the St. Elmo’s Fire soundtrack. Video music rules the charts, but can these hits upend fast riser “Part Time Lover” by Stevie Wonder? Hear the complete 80s classic AT40 shows on KIX, Saturday 6-10am, with an encore presentation 8 to midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back the favorite tunes this week in 1976! In the top ten you’ll hear newcomer, fast mover, and former KIX-AM DJ, Rick Dees with the silly “Disco Duck”. First timers Wild Cherry with “Play That Funky Music” plus Hall & Oates with “She’s Gone”. Also included is from TV’s The Young and The Restless, the beautiful instrumental “Nadia’s Theme”. Peter Frampton and Boz Scaggs from their now classic albums “Frampton Comes Alive” and “Silk Degrees”. Veterans Chicago are making a strong case for the second week at #1 with “If You Leave Me Now”. The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications, every Sunday 9AM-noon, only on KIX.

Presented by North Carolina Opera featuring Fidelio! On Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Meymandi Concert Hall, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts FIDELIO is generously sponsored by Ross Lampe, Jr. FIDELIO is Beethoven’s only opera, based on a true story from the French Revolution about a woman who, disguised as a man, freed her husband from prison. The original version of the opera received its premiere in 1805 in Vienna, but thanks to Napoleonic invasion and French occupation, it attracted little notice at first. Beethoven took the opportunity to rewrite the piece – including several versions of the overture – and it was successful in its final version in 1814. The inspired music, the vigor and excitement of the rescue scene, the great chorus, the beauty of the Act I quartet (that has the same feel of a slow movement from one of Beethoven’s symphonies) won over the Viennese public and subsequent audiences. At the same time, the opera’s message of hope, and of liberation from tyranny has made the piece resonate with audiences around the world even beyond its musical impact. Arthur Fagen conducts the NCO Orchestra and Chorus. Alexandra LoBianco (previously seen here in Tosca and Siegfried) sings Leonore, and Carl Tanner (previously seen here in Pagliacci and Samson et Dalila) sings Florestan. Other returning artists include Kenneth Kellogg as Rocco and Takaoki Onishi as Don Fernando.

FIDELIO lasts approximately 2h30m, including one intermission. Sung in German with English supertitles Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Librettist: Joseph Sonnleithner Premiere: 1814, Theater am Kärntnertor, Vienna, Austria

American Top 40: 10/23 & 10/24

It’s the Original American Top 40 with Casey Kasem featuring hits from 1970 and 1984. Presented by ARS Rescue Rooter! For all your Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing needs. Go to www.arsraleighdurham.com and see online specials.

AT40 With Casey Kasem: 10/16 & 10/17

It’s the Original American Top 40 with Casey Kasem, featuring hits from this week in 1975 and 1987! Presented by Rolesville Furniture and Affordable Dentures!

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Twisted Trivia: Win Tickets to See Elvis Costello & The Imposters

Get Ready to Pump it Up! Play Twisted Trivia just after 8am with Jenn LuMaye for your chance to win tickets to see Elvis Costello and the Imposters. Stopping here on Elvis’s “Hello Again” tour for one night only, October 18th, at the Duke Energy Center in downtown Raleigh.

Click HERE to buy tickets now through Ticketmaster.com

AT40 With Casey Kasem: 10/9 & 10/10

It’s the Original American Top 40 with Casey Kasem … featuring hits from 1972 and 1982. Presented by Habitat for Humanity Restores and Affordable Dentures and Implants!

Twisted Trivia: Listen To Win Tickets To Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Kick on the holiday lights … the Christmas Bells … the … guitars?

Quick and Tasty Pasta Alfredo

This easy Alfredo sauce gives a great homemade touch to any pasta, and it’s a super quick fix with no roux required!

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1, 8 oz package cream cheese
6-8 oz grated parmesan cheese
2 cups milk
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 box pasta of your choice
(optional) a basil leaf and sun-dried tomato for garnish

Instructions

1. Melt butter and cook pasta
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. In a separate large saucepan, boil pasta as directed on the package. Save 1/4 cup of the pasta water and drain the noodles, then set them aside.

2. Incorporate cream cheese
Add the cream cheese to the melted butter and stir occasionally until combined.

3. Thicken it up
Slowly add the milk to the melted butter and cream cheese mixture, then add in the parmesan.

4. Season
Add the seasonings to the mix.

5. Serve it hot
Mix the Alfredo sauce into the pasta and enjoy right away with an optional basil and sun-dried tomato garnish.

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Suzy!

You’ll quickly fall in love with this one-eyed cutie! Suzy is a sweet, silly, playful girl looking for her forever home! She can take a little bit to warm up to people, but once she builds trust with you she is your shadow and best pal. She follows her foster parents from room to room, and gives a loving boop of her nose so they know she’s right behind them. She loves giving kisses too 🙂 she needs someone who is patient and willing to work for her trust!

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August 14th 2025

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August 14th 2024 — Photo by Getty Images

“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” – Confucius

Wall Street ticks higher after a rally wrapped around the world

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks ticked higher on Wednesday after a rally spurred by hopes for lower U.S. interest rates wrapped around the world.

The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, coming off its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 463 points, or 1%, while the Nasdaq composite added 0.1% to its own record set the day before.

Treasury yields eased in the bond market as expectations reached a virtual consensus that the Federal Reserve will cut its main interest rate for the first time this year at its next meeting in September. Lower rates can boost investment prices and the economy by making it cheaper for U.S. households and businesses to borrow to buy houses, cars or equipment, though they risk worsening inflation.

Stock indexes in Asia jumped in their first trading after Tuesday’s better-than-expected report on U.S. inflation triggered a jump in bets that a cut to interest rates is coming. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng leaped 2.6%, Japan’s Nikkei 225 rallied 1.3% and South Korea’s Kospi climbed 1.1%.

Indexes also rose in Europe, though the moves were more modest after they already had the chance to trade on the U.S. inflation data the afternoon before. Germany’s DAX returned 0.7%, and France’s CAC 40 rose 0.7%.

On Wall Street, stocks of companies that could benefit most from lower interest rates helped lead the way. PulteGroup climbed 5.4%, and Lennar rose 5.2% as part of a broad rally for homebuilders and others in the housing industry. Lower rates could make mortgages cheaper to get, which could spur more buying.

The hopes for lower interest rates are helping to drown out criticism that the U.S. stock market has broadly grown too expensive after its big leap since hitting a low in April.

One way companies can make their stock prices look less expensive is to deliver strong growth in profits, and Brinker International rose 1.6% after becoming the latest to report stronger results for the latest quarter than analysts expected. The company behind the Chili’s brand said it saw more customers coming to its restaurants, and it’s also making more profit off each $1 in sales.

“Chili’s is officially back, baby back!” CEO Kevin Hochman said.

HanesBrands climbed 3.7% after it agreed to sell itself to Gildan Activewear for $2.2 billion in cash and Gildan stock. The deal would combine North Carolinas’ HanesBrands with Canada’s Gildan, and Gildan’s stock that trades in the United States rose 11.8%.

Bullish soared in its debut on the New York Stock Exchange and rose 83.8% in its first day of trading. The cryptocurrency exchange’s CEO is Tom Farley, who used to be president of the NYSE Group.

On the losing end of Wall Street were grocery stores and delivery companies, which fell after Amazon said it will offer fresh groceries to customers in more than 1,000 cities and towns through same-day delivery. Kroger fell 4.4%, and DoorDash dropped 3.8%, while Amazon rose 1.4%.

Cava Group sank 16.6% after the Mediterranean restaurant chain reported weaker revenue for the latest quarter than analysts expected, though its profit topped forecasts. It also cut its 2025 forecast for an important underlying measure of restaurant sales.

CoreWeave lost 20.8% after the company, whose cloud platform helps customers running artificial-intelligence workloads, reported a larger loss for the latest quarter than analysts expected.

All told, the S&P 500 rose 20.82 points to 6,466.58. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 463.66 to 44,922.27, and the Nasdaq composite added 31.24 to 21,713.14.

In the bond market, Treasury yields eased as expectations built for coming cuts to interest rates by the Fed.

The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 4.23% from 4.29% late Tuesday and from 4.50% in mid-July. That’s a notable move for the bond market.

President Donald Trump has angrily been calling for cuts to help the economy, often insulting the Fed’s chair personally while doing so.

But the Fed has been hesitant so far because of the possibility that Trump’s tariffs could make inflation much worse. Lowering rates would give inflation more fuel, potentially adding oxygen to a growing fire. That’s why Fed officials have said they wanted to see more data come in about inflation before moving.

On Thursday, a report will show how bad inflation was at the wholesale level across the United States. Economists expect it to show inflation accelerated a touch to 2.4% in July from 2.3% in June.

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AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.

Trump names Strait, Stallone and KISS for Kennedy Center Honors and says he’ll host the awards show

By ANNIE MA and HILLEL ITALIE Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday named country music star George Strait, “Rocky” actor Sylvester Stallone, singer Gloria Gaynor, the rock band KISS and actor-singer Michael Crawford among the first batch of Kennedy Center Honors nominees under his leadership as the center’s chairman and said he’ll host the awards program.

Trump avoided the Kennedy Center Honors awards program during his first term after artists said they would not attend out of protest. This year, the Republican president has taken over as the Kennedy Center’s new chairman and fired the board of trustees, which he replaced with loyalists.

In a Truth Social post on Tuesday, Trump teased a name change for the center, formally the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and said it would be restored to its past glory.

“GREAT Nominees for the TRUMP/KENNEDY CENTER, whoops, I mean, KENNEDY CENTER, AWARDS,” Trump wrote. He said work was being done on the site that would be “bringing it back to the absolute TOP LEVEL of luxury, glamour, and entertainment.”

“It had fallen on hard times, physically, BUT WILL SOON BE MAKING A MAJOR COMEBACK!!!” he wrote.

In a statement on its social media feed, the Kennedy Center said it was “honored” to host Trump, who will be visiting for the third time since January, and hinted that he would announce a construction project.

“Thanks to his advocacy, our beautiful building will undergo renovations to restore its prestige and grandeur,” the venue said. “We are also excited to be announcing this year’s INCREDIBLE slate of Kennedy Center Honorees.”

Trump complained during a March visit that the building is in a state of “tremendous disrepair.”

It is unclear how this year’s honorees were chosen, though Trump had indicated he wanted a more active role. Historically, a bipartisan advisory committee selects the recipients, who over the years have ranged from George Balanchine and Tom Hanks to Aretha Franklin and Stephen Sondheim. A message sent to the Kennedy Center press office asking how this year’s honorees were selected wasn’t returned Tuesday.

The Kennedy Center did post this on social media, however: “Coming Soon … A country music icon, an Englishman, a New York City Rock band, a dance Queen and a multi-billion dollar Actor walk into the Kennedy Center Opera House …”

In the past, Trump has floated the idea of granting Kennedy Center Honors status to singer-songwriter Paul Anka and Sylvester Stallone, one of three actors Trump named as Hollywood ambassadors earlier this year. Anka was supposed to perform “My Way” at Trump’s first inaugural and backed out at the last moment.

The Kennedy Center Honors were established in 1978 and have been given to a broad range of artists. Until Trump’s first term, presidents of both major political parties traditionally attended the annual ceremony, even when they disagreed politically with a given recipient.

Prominent liberals such as Barbra Streisand and Warren Beatty were honored during the administration of Republican George W. Bush, and a leading conservative, Charlton Heston, was feted during the administration of Democrat Bill Clinton.

In 2017, after honoree Norman Lear declared that he would not attend a White House celebration in protest of Trump’s proposed cuts to federal arts funding, Trump and first lady Melania Trump decided to skip the Kennedy Center event and remained away throughout his first term. Honorees during that time included such Trump critics as Cher, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Sally Field.

Since taking office for a second time, Trump has taken a much more forceful stance on the Kennedy Center and inserted himself into its governance. Besides naming himself chairman and remaking the board, he also has indicated he would take over decisions regarding programming at the center and vowed to end events featuring performers in drag.

The steps have drawn further criticism from some artists. In March, the producers of “Hamilton” pulled out of staging the Broadway hit musical in 2026, citing Trump’s aggressive takeover of the institution’s leadership. Other artists who canceled events include actor Issa Rae, singer Rhiannon Giddens and author Louise Penny.

House Republicans added an amendment to a spending bill that Trump signed into law in July to rename the Kennedy Center’s Opera House after Melania Trump, but that venue has yet to be renamed. Maria Shriver, a niece of the late President Kennedy, a Democrat, has criticized as “insane” a separate House proposal to rename the entire center after Trump.

Recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors are given a medallion on a rainbow ribbon, a nod to the range of skills that fall under the performing arts. In April, the center changed the lights on the exterior from the long-standing rainbow to a permanent red, white and blue display.

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Italie reported from New York. Associated Press writer Darlene Superville in Washington contributed to this report.

Amazon expands its perishable delivery service, putting pressure on traditional grocers

By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is now rolling out a service where its Prime members can order their blueberries and milk at the same time as their batteries, T-shirts and other basic items.

The online juggernaut said Wednesday that customers in more than 1,000 cities and towns now have access to fresh groceries with its free same-day delivery service on orders over $25 for Prime members, with plans to reach over 2,300 by the end of the year.

The move marks one of the most significant grocery expansions for the online retailer as Amazon introduces thousands of perishable food items into its existing logistics network. The expansion is expected to put more pressure on grocery delivery services offered by such rivals as Walmart, Kroger and Target, which all saw their shares take a hit in early trading Wednesday.

Amazon’s shares rose 1%.

Amazon said that if an order doesn’t meet the minimum, members can still choose same-day delivery for a $2.99 fee. For customers without a Prime membership, the service is available with a $12.99 fee, regardless of order size.

In the past, Prime subscribers’ grocery orders were fulfilled through Amazon Fresh or Whole Foods.

Prime members pay $14.99 monthly or $149 annually.

“We’re continuously innovating to make grocery shopping simpler, faster, and more affordable for our customers, especially Prime members,” said Doug Herrington, CEO of Worldwide Amazon Stores, in a statement. “By introducing fresh groceries into our Same-Day Delivery service, we’re creating a quick and easy experience for customers. ”

Herrington noted that customers can order milk alongside electronics; oranges, apples, and potatoes with a mystery novel; and frozen pizza at the same time as tools for their next home improvement project—and check out with one cart and have everything delivered to their doorstep within hours.

Amazon said it generated over $100 billion in gross sales of groceries and household essentials last year not including sales from Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh.

In June, Amazon said it was investing more than $4 billion to triple the size of its delivery network by 2026, with a focus on small towns and rural communities across the country.

It also noted that it’s using artificial intelligence to help it predict local customer preferences so it can stock popular items alongside items targeted for specific communities.

Easy Avocado Toast

This recipe is perfect for a quick, savory breakfast! It’s easily prepared and super customizable for a great morning bite.

Ingredients

1 slice sourdough toast per serving
1 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 avocado per serving
3-4 halved cherry tomatoes per serving
a sprinkle of chopped red onions per serving
a sprinkle of cilantro per serving
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. hot sauce of your choice

Instructions

1. Toast the bread
Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Toast bread on both sides until golden brown.

2. Prepare veggies
Halve and slice avocado, then chop onion, tomatoes and cilantro.

3. Assemble
Smash the 1/2 avocado onto the piece of toast. Then, add the veggies and any other topping you’d like. A fried egg is particularly good with this recipe.

4. Season it up
Spice up your avocado toast with the salt, pepper, garlic powder and any other spices or hot sauce you’d like.

5. Serve
Enjoy leisurely or on-the-go!

August 13th 2025

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August 13th 2024 — Photo by Getty Images

Habits are like a soft bed, easy to get it, but hard to get out of.

Dog Days of Summer

It’s another hot summer in the Triangle… and it’s another Dog Days of Summer Weekend on KIX! Listen all weekend for the hottest summer hits, along with your favorite Carolina Beach Music and Yacht Rock Classics. BMAC kicks it off Friday at 5 p.m., and it runs all the way through Sunday night. Stay cool!

American Top 40, Sponsored by North Raleigh Periodontics

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